Chapter 182 Logistics

The Minister of the Chancellery talked about the current difficulties in the court: "The Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers are flooded, and the grain transport is blocked."

"The capital is a place where people gather in abundance, and everyone wants to be in the emperor's presence."

“But the food supply is not enough.”

"Originally, we could have transported grain from Yangzhou and other places, and it would have been able to handle it."

"But Dai Viet has become more prosperous in recent years, and the population in the capital is thriving. The number of officials is also increasing."

“The original capacity is not enough.”

Xu Lanqi next to him took a sip of tea. It smelled really good.

Every time we come to discuss matters, the tea in Yu's study is still the best.

Bei Jingchu, who was sitting next to the desk, pricked up his ears and listened to the Shangshu Ling's report.

When I was doing my homework, I was happy to do anything except doing it. Even listening to my father's meeting was more interesting than this.

Anyway, she can understand.

The Minister of the Chancellery sighed in worry, "We can't go on like this."

"I propose to reduce the population of the capital."

"Give some compensation to the selected people, relocate them to another city, and ease the pressure of food shortage in the capital."

This plan made Bei Jingchu stunned for a moment.

[Such straightforward logic, there are too many mouths to feed, not enough food to feed them, so just kick the extra people out.]

[Although there is no problem, we should increase the source and reduce the expenditure. If we cannot increase the source, then we should reduce the expenditure. ]

[Kick out unnecessary and unimportant people, and you will save money. 】

【The first to be affected are definitely the common people. 】

[Ah~ It's just a little weird. 】

[Can't we find a way to open source it? ]

The emperor was speechless for a moment when he heard her somewhat naive thoughts.

The problem of transportation capacity has been around for a long time. If there really was a solution, the officials under him would have figured it out long ago.

The emperor felt that he had taken great pains. In order to make the young man understand the difficulties, he specifically asked: "Why can't the transportation capacity be increased?"

"Migration is bound to stir up public unrest and make people feel uneasy."

The Minister of the Chancellery replied: "When transporting grain by water, it depends on luck. We never know when it will be blocked."

"If there is a flood, if you are lucky, you can wait for two days for the grain ship to arrive."

"Those who were unlucky had their rice and grain soaked in water."

The Minister of the Chancellery found it a little strange. Ever since Princess Tianzhen was summoned to Yu's study to do homework, His Majesty had asked him to report on matters and always asked in great detail.

Your Majesty has already understood these matters, so why ask again?

But he stopped himself from thinking about it.

It doesn’t matter whether it is what he guessed in his heart or not.

Bei Jingchu didn't know that her father was reminding her in a roundabout way, and she didn't understand the difficulty that Shang Shuling mentioned.

The crux of the problem was so obvious that she was really confused: [So, why can't we just wait when the waterway is blocked, and then set sail immediately when the waterway is open? ]

Bei Heng himself can answer this question for her.

Children think in a simpler way.

He sighed and said sadly: "The water situation in the Jianghuai area is complicated. Especially during the summer flood season, I don't know when we can open the road."

"The road conditions are unpredictable when transporting goods from Yangzhou to here."

Although the ministers below did not understand why His Majesty was saying such nonsense, no one questioned it.

What if Your Majesty has a habit of talking nonsense recently?

After hearing what the emperor said, the problem became even more obvious.

Bei Jingchu really couldn't hold it in any longer.

She said weakly, "Your Majesty, I have a question."

The solemn atmosphere was broken by the tender voices of children, and some of the old-fashioned officials frowned in displeasure.

For example, Yin Shizhong.

They didn't like the idea of ​​a five-year-old child who knew nothing listening in on political discussions.

It's really outrageous.

But His Majesty really dotes on this eldest daughter, so they dare not say anything.

In recent days, although she was in Yu's study, she didn't say a word and sat there quietly and obediently.

They praised her for being obedient, but they didn't expect that her true colors would be exposed at this moment.

The emperor had few children, so he was very lenient with the royal heir.

If it were in their home, the children would dare to interrupt and disrupt the conversation when they were discussing matters.

That will inevitably lead to a punishment.

Although children are ignorant, their every moment affects the livelihoods of so many people.

Just watch what ridiculous words an ignorant child can say in this military stronghold.

Looking at it with dissatisfaction and contempt.

Yin Shizhong heard the little girl ask, "Why can't we build a granary in Jianghuai?"

"First, transport the grain to the granary and store it there. When the water conditions are good, we will hurry to transport the grain. When the water conditions are bad, we will just leave it there."

"It can also serve as a backup granary."

When she finished speaking, she found that these old ministers who were usually dignified and arrogant were all looking at her with very strange eyes.

[What's wrong? What's wrong? Why are you all staring at me? ]

[This is really scary, okay? It feels like a controlled puppet. ]

Bei Jingchu touched her cheek, feeling panicky.

Is there something on my face?

The emperor clapped his hands and praised: "Good!"

"Chu'er really is the one I like best."

He said to the crowd below, as if jokingly: "Look, my son is only five years old, and he can already share my worries."

"You old guys are no better than a baby."

Those who have the potential to become important officials would not be so foolish as to think that the emperor was joking.

Everyone had a gloomy look on their face.

Only Xu Lanqi, who was the most shameless, accepted the emperor's joke, which was actually meant to be a reproach, and replied: "Your Highness has the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, a child favored by heaven, and has inherited the wisdom of your majesty."

"How dare we compete with His Highness?"

When everyone saw that His Majesty had put away his fake smile and returned to his usual self, they breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this old fox had hit upon His Majesty's sore spot again.

No wonder he is the youngest third-rank official.

Bei Jingchu, who was so overwhelmed by the praise, was still in a state of shock.

【What's going on? 】

【Why are you suddenly praising me? 】

[I, I, I, did I say anything that would shock heaven and earth and make the gods weep? ]

[Isn’t this normal and the most basic means of logistics? ]

【Everyone knows it. 】

Bei Heng felt offended.

What is this little bastard talking about?

Everyone knows what it means to be a person.

Since ancient times, water transport has been direct transportation, floating down the river without having to go ashore.

No one wanted to turn around and build a granary for transit.

Yes, this method is not difficult. You can always think of it if you just think about it.

But the key is that it has been like this for thousands of years.

This is the case whether it is canal transport, land transport, or escorting anything.

This method is not difficult to think of, but it is a groundbreaking innovation.